Case 4-Eur-Norway-Viking-Pendant-Head of Norse Warrior-Silicified Sandstone-950 CE
Figs. 1-6. Norway-Viking-Pendant-Head of Norse Warrior-Silicified Sandstone-950 CE
Case no.: 4
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Formal Label: Norway-Viking-Pendant-Head of Norse Warrior-Silicified Sandstone-950 CE
Display Description:
Finely carved from silicified sandstone, very fine and delicate, an amazing specimen. The wide-open eyes suggest the electric stance of a warrior about to go into battle with full vision of the perceived enemy An incredible piece of ancient stone sculpture. Very high quality. Rare
LC Classification: DL444.1.
Date or Time Horizon: 950 CE
Geographical Area: Norway
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Cultural Affiliation: Norwegian Viking
Medium: slate
Dimensions: H 50 mm
Weight: 64.4 gm
Condition: excellent. Minor scrapes and dings. Light staining and earthen deposits, mostly on the underside.
Provenance:
Yanko Ardenski
273 A Eltham High Street
Eltham
London
SE9 1TY
United Kingdom
Phone:07842936467
Email:yankoardenski@gmail.com
Discussion:
References:
Theodoricus, Monachus. 1998 [1188]. Historia de antiquitate regum Norwagiensium = An account of the ancient history of the Norwegian kings. London: Viking Society for Northern Research, University College London.